S8.C.1.1 Explain concepts about the structure and properties (physical and chemical) of matter.
S8.C.1.1.1 Explain the differences among elements, compounds, and mixtures.
S8.C.1.1.2 Use characteristic physical or chemical properties to distinguish one substance from another (e.g., density, thermal expansion/contraction, freezing/melting points, streak test).
S8.C.1.1.3 Identify and describe reactants and products of simple chemical reactions.
S8.C.2.1 Describe energy sources, transfer of energy, or conversion of energy.
S8.C.2.1.1 Distinguish among forms of energy (e.g., electrical, mechanical, chemical, light, sound, nuclear) and sources of energy (i.e., renewable and nonrenewable energy)
S8.C.2.1.2 Explain how energy is transferred from one place to another through convection, conduction, or radiation.
S8.C.2.1.3 Describe how one form of energy (e.g., electrical, mechanical, chemical, light, sound, nuclear) can be converted into a different form of energy.
S8.C.2.2 Compare the environmental impact of different energy sources chosen to support human endeavors.
S8.C.2.2.1 Describe the Sun as the major source of energy that impacts the environment.
S8.C.2.2.2 Compare the time span of renewability for fossil fuels and the time span of renewability for alternative fuels.
S8.C.2.2.3 Describe the waste (i.e., kind and quantity) derived from the use of renewable and nonrenewable resources and their potential impact on the environment.
Enduring Understandings
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Prior Learning (from S8 Anchors)
S8.C.1.1 Explain concepts about the structure and properties (physical and chemical) of matter.- S8.C.1.1.1 Explain the differences among elements, compounds, and mixtures.
- S8.C.1.1.2 Use characteristic physical or chemical properties to distinguish one substance from another (e.g., density, thermal expansion/contraction, freezing/melting points, streak test).
- S8.C.1.1.3 Identify and describe reactants and products of simple chemical reactions.
S8.C.2.1 Describe energy sources, transfer of energy, or conversion of energy.- S8.C.2.1.1 Distinguish among forms of energy (e.g., electrical, mechanical, chemical, light, sound, nuclear) and sources of energy (i.e., renewable and nonrenewable energy)
- S8.C.2.1.2 Explain how energy is transferred from one place to another through convection, conduction, or radiation.
- S8.C.2.1.3 Describe how one form of energy (e.g., electrical, mechanical, chemical, light, sound, nuclear) can be converted into a different form of energy.
S8.C.2.2 Compare the environmental impact of different energy sources chosen to support human endeavors.Top
Learning Objectives: Working Draft
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Essential Learning Activities/Strategies/Technology: Working Draft
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Supplemental Resources
Cox Lesson #1 Atoms & MoleculesCox Lesson #2 Chemical Fuels
Cox Lesson #3 Physical Changes
Cox Lesson #4 Chemical Changes
Cox Lesson #5 Fossil Fuel Resources
Cox Lesson #6 Renewable Resources
- Firefighting Technology
- Isomers of Alkanes
- Internal Combustion Engine
http://science.howstuffworks.com/oil-refining.htmhttp://www.howstuffworks.com/gasoline.htm
http://www.howstuffworks.com/engine.htm
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/biodiesel.htm
http://www.ase.org/section/_audience/educators/lessons
Text: Science Spectrum CH 2.3 Chem vs. Physical Properties; CH 3 Periodic Table (various topics); Ch 4.1 compounds vs. mixtures;
Ch 4.4 Hydrocarbons; Ch 5.3 Balancing
Distillation, Combustion Apparatus
US DOE Fossil Energy Study Guides and Activities
http://www.eia.doe.gov
http://www.fossil.energy.gov
http://www1.eere.energy.gov/biomass
US Residential Energy Consumption Survey 2005
Online Molecule Simulations
Online Distillation Simulations
eMolecules.com Provides a drawing tool that results in a link to the formal name of the molecule, and a supplier.
http://micro.magnet.fsu.edu/primer/java/scienceopticsu/powersof10/ - I used this to introduce Atoms at the very beginning. Very helpful for students who don't understand exactly how small an atom really is. Some didn't even know if a cell was bigger or smaller than an atom.
Carbon Capture Video http://discovermagazine.com/brightcove?bcpid=370512060&bclid=533256427&bctid=1203064106
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Embedded Curriculum Document
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